A F and heart attacks
Has anyone on the forum had a. Heart ... - Atrial Fibrillati...
Has anyone on the forum had a. Heart attack while having af. Is there an increased risk?
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Hi trixie, that’s a fairly unusual question, may I ask what prompted you to ask.
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Not something I have ever head of in the last 16 years. Strokes yes cardiac arrest no.
Heart attack and cardiac arrest are not the same.
The risk of a heart attack is not increased due to AF.The condition does not cause a heart attack.However,AF can lead to other serious complications,so it needs to be treated promptly and monitored closely..Even though your risk of a heart attack is not increased due to AF,your risk of other serious complications,such as stroke and heart failure,does go up because of this condition.In Summary,AF won’t cause heart attacks but can lead to other serious complications.
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